Chris Avila joined VV's DTAC Alambre program in 2018. Let's learn more about Chris in our Q & A below.
Question: How did you first find out about VV?
Answer: My mom, Monica Avila, is the LVN for the HRS program.
Question: If someone you know, or just met, has never heard of VV, and the only way you could describe VV to them was to share one story about one or more of the VV participants, what story would you share with them to help them to understand what VV is about?
Answer: I would share the story of Kian Saunders and his accomplishments. He was my first participant and, before I got here, he was hardly out of his wheel chair and didn’t walk very well. Now, after about 2 years of daily walks, he has a more stable balance when he walks. I like being able to help to make a difference in someone's life. Here's a great picture of Kian and I having some Halloween fun.
Question: What is your favorite part of your job at VV?
Answer: My favorite part of my job is being able to interact and teach each participant how to accomplish goals that are set to their capabilities. Everyone is unique in their own way.
Question: What is something that could be added, removed or changed to make VV better?
Answer: We could use more vehicles for the Alambre building programs so that, when we reopen and the pandemic is gone, we can get more participants out into the community.
Question: Did you volunteer or work with people who are uniquely abled before working at VV?
Answer: I use to work for Independent Options in 4 of their group homes in the Fullerton / Placentia area for almost 10 years. It’s pretty cool to go from a group home to a day program.
Question: What’s an interesting, unique or fun fact about you?
Answer: I am a musician in a local band. I play bass and sing.
Question: What is your motto for life or a quote that really resonates with you?
Answer: “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”- Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter book series)
We enjoy Chris' musical talents when he hosts weekly Zoom activities with us where we learn about music and have sing along sessions. Chris also hosts our Zoom puppet shows. Thanks for sharing your talent and enthusiasm with VV Chris!
